How to pronounce "olive"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "olive"

Learn how to break down "olive" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈɒlɪv/
/ˈɑlɪv/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

AA1 L AH0 V
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "olive"

Pronunciation: /ˈɒlɪv/

Noun

  • A tree, Olea europaea, cultivated since ancient times in the Mediterranean for its fruit and the oil obtained from it.
  • The small oval fruit of this tree, eaten ripe (usually black) or unripe (usually green).
  • The wood of the olive tree.
  • A dark yellowish-green color, that of an unripe olive.
  • An olivary body, part of the medulla oblongata.
  • A component of a plumbing compression joint; a ring which is placed between the nut and the pipe and compressed during fastening to provide a seal.
  • A small slice of meat seasoned, rolled up, and cooked.
    Example: "a beef olive"
  • Any shell of the genus Oliva and allied genera; so called from the shape.
  • An oystercatcher, a shore bird.

Adjective

  • Of a grayish green color, that of an unripe olive.

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